If you say, 'Come back later', He will speedily come to snatch you away. Say rather, 'I shall not be in till I'm ninety-nine'". - Sengai

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If you say, 'Come back later',
He will speedily come to snatch you away.
Say rather, 'I shall not be in till I'm ninety-nine'".

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About Sengai

Sengai Gibon (仙厓 義梵, 1750 - 1837) was a Japanese monk of the Rinzai school, accomplished calligrapher and painter. He was known for his controversial teachings and writings, as well as for his lighthearted sumi-e paintings.

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Alternative Names: Ayō Entsū Zenji Sengai Gibon Muhōsai Kyohaku Gibon Sengai Gibon Hakata Sengai Kohaku Hyakudō
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